[Hiring] Magento Backend Developer @Resource Innovations

Role Description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Magento Backend Developer to join our growing Customer Engagement team remotely. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Magento Backend Developer with a strong background in E-Commerce, Adobe Commerce/Magento 2.X, and object-oriented programming to join our dynamic team. As a Magento Backend Developer you will enable the continued customization of our customer engagement platforms to meet the changing needs of our clients.

• Architect and develop custom Magento modules, plugins, and extensions in accordance with best practices.
• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for front-end and third-party integrations.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce coding standards across the backend team.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex Magento performance and functionality issues.
• Design and optimize MariaDB schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for high-traffic eCommerce workloads.
• Manage and optimize application deployments on Linux servers running Nginx.
• Work within the Nexcess managed hosting environment, leveraging platform-specific tooling and support channels.
• Independently analyze feature requests and technical problems, outlining proposed approaches to the Development Lead before committing to implementation.
• Produce clear, accurate time estimates for tasks and projects; proactively flag scope risks.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; keep tickets and documentation up to date.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with front-end developers, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on Magento 2 (Adobe Commerce).
• Proficient in PHP 8.x and the Magento 2 module development framework.
• Solid Python skills — able to write production-quality scripts and utilities.
• Strong command of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and design patterns (e.g., Repository, Observer, Factory).
• Hands-on experience with MariaDB: schema design, query optimization, stored procedures.
• Proficiency with Linux server administration and Nginx configuration.
• Experience deploying and operating Magento on Nexcess or comparable managed Magento hosting.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows (branching strategies, code review, CI/CD).
• Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Requirements

• Adobe Commerce (Magento) Certified Developer credential.
• Experience with Magento B2B module and complex catalog/pricing configurations.
• Familiarity with PWA Studio or headless Magento architectures.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code tooling.
• Background in eCommerce data migrations or ERP/PIM integrations.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests with PHPUnit or Magento's testing framework.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.
• Compensation range for the base salary for this position is $65,000 - $110,000.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits and additional supplemental offerings.